Police warn rising robberies

Police warn rising robberies

JAKARTA: City Police Chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara on
Wednesday called on the public to keep vigilant to the rising
trend of robbery which targetting bank customers during the
Ramadhan fasting month.

Makbul said many holidaymakers would take much money from
banks in preparation for the Idul Fitri and Christmas
celebrations which made them easy prey for criminals to rob.

Idul Fitri holiday, which marks the end of Ramadhan fasting
month, is expected to fall on Nov. 25.

"Please ask the police help to escort while taking the money.
The escort is free of charge," he asserted.

He said the police would also beef up security in public
places.

Besides robbery, the police also warned Jakartans about the
rising burglaries at houses which left vacant by the owners. Many
revellers in the city, traditionally, will return to their home
village to celebrate Idul Fitri holiday. --JP.